In an intense and realistic training scenario, 14 Lithuanian volunteers joined elite combat training focused on drone warfare and evacuation tactics in snowy conditions. These volunteer soldiers were lured by the promise of learning in a morning what might traditionally take two weeks, but faced the harsh realities of high-stakes combat training. The training involved drills that simulated actual war conditions, pushing the participants to their limits, and revealing the psychological while also the physical demands of modern combat.

One notable aspect of this training was the role of drones in altering traditional battlefield dynamics, which the participants observed firsthand during their exercise. The growing reliance on unmanned aerial vehicles in warfare is reshaping how conflicts are fought, prompting soldiers to adapt rapidly to new technologies that impact both strategy and operational tactics. The training highlighted the stark contrast between traditional combat experiences and the evolving nature of warfare, emphasizing the unpredictability drones introduce to engagements.

The presence of courageous trainers and the determination of volunteers like Viktoriia Honcharuk, who transitioned from a Wall Street job to frontline service, highlighted the human side of this conflict. Interviews and personal stories enriched the narrative, stressing the commitment of the volunteers and the urgent necessity for new tactical skills in the face of modern warfare challenges, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.